SB3126: GAMING-DELINQUENT STATE CLAIMS

Legislative Summary

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that from winnings required to be reported to the Internal Revenue Service and subject to withholding on Form W-2G, an organization licensee, an advance deposit wagering licensee, an owners licensee, or a licensee that operates one or more facilities or gaming locations at which lawful gambling is authorized shall withhold up to the full amount of winnings necessary to pay the winner's delinquent claims due and payable to the State as determined under the Illinois State Collection Act of 1986. Provides that for withholding of winnings, the licensee shall be entitled to an administrative fee not to exceed the lesser of 4% of the total amount of cash winnings paid to the gambling winner or $150. Provides that the total amount withheld from the cash payout shall not exceed the total cash winnings claimed by the obligor. Provides that these provisions shall be operative on and after the date that rules are adopted by the Department of Revenue and the State Comptroller. Provides that the licensee shall post signs with a statement regarding withholding of delinquent claims due and payable to the State. Provides that the text of these signs shall be determined by rule by the Department of Revenue. Makes corresponding changes in the State Comptroller Act and the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.